The homecoming that made history: Gay Canadian sailor and his boyfriend become the country's first

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Canadian Navy makes history with kiss between sailor and same-sex partner

A sailor and his boyfriend have made Canadian naval history by becoming the country's first male same-sex couple to share the time-honored tradition of a homecoming kiss following a long deployment at sea.
As part of the Royal Canadian Navy custom, a raffle is drawn to decide who will walk off the ship first to enjoy a romantic 'first kiss' with their loved one after an extended time of being deployed.
Master Seaman Francis Legare, who is originally from Quebec, never imagined that he would be named the winner, but on Tuesday he happily shared a historic welcome-home kiss with his partner, Corey Vautour, in Victoria after nearly nine months away.

The sailor had been aboard the HMCS Winnipeg for 255 days, and while he was eager to see his love, he said he only purchased a raffle ticket because it was for a good cause.
'I just bought a ticket because all the money goes to charity, I wasn’t thinking I was going to win,' he explained to Global News.
Corey was carrying a handmade sign that said 'Welcome Home Sailor' when he greeted Francis, who was all smiles when he saw his love.
Onlookers cheered as the couple shared a passionate kiss before holding each other in a warm embrace.